EVENTS
Choose Colorado Pop-Up Picnics
June 6, 9, 18 and 20: The summer-long series of “farm-fresh modern picnics” gets underway June 6 as part of Kidspree in Aurora, June 9 as part of the Broomfield Farmers Market, June 18 at the Grand Junction Farmers Market and June 20 at the May Farms Summer Solstice 5K in Byers. More details including additional dates and locations are available on the website. coloradoproud.org
Lower48 Kitchen
Through June 30: Prix-Fixe Culinary Tour of the Lower48 continues with State Fair-inspired menus. $34 per person. Optional wine pairings and regular a la carte menu also available. Half-priced bottles of select wines are available Tuesday nights. 2020 Lawrence St., 303-942-0262, lower48kitchen.com
Tony’s Market
Fridays: Friday Night Oyster Night, 4-8 p.m., with $1-$2.50 East and West Coast oysters and half-off East and West Coast beers. 950 Broadway, tonysmarket.com
BENEFITS
Eat (Red) Drink (Red) Save Lives
Through June 30: The second annual month-long benefit for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS includes special dishes and drinks at various restaurants, food trucks and bars. La Biblioteca, Mizuna, Vesper Lounge, Osteria Marco and Bones are among the participants. Visit the website for a complete list. eatreddrinkred.org
Moovers and Shakers
June 8: The Dairy Center for the Arts presents the third annual cocktail competition featuring mixologists from Boulder restaurants creating a new cocktail with Colorado-based Dancing Pines Bourbon, 5:30 p.m. $60, $55 in advance. Includes a souvenir glass, small bites, cocktail samples and the opportunity to vote. Must be 21 and over. Proceeds benefit the Dairy Center. 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, thedairy.org
Negroni Week
Through June 7: Frasca Food and Wine (1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafoodandwine.com) and Pizzeria Locale Boulder (1730 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-3003, localeboulder.com) are participating in Negroni Week and will donate $1 of every Negroni cocktail sold to the Nepal earthquake relief efforts. negroniweek.com
Tea and Treasures at Tablescapes 2015
June 4-6: The annual fundraiser for the Assistance League Auxiliary of Denver at the Historic Bosworth House offers Victorian teas, boutique shopping, garden and herb plant sale, an amateur table setting competition and tours, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The cost is $18 in advance, $24 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Assistance League of Denver’s programs to help children and seniors. 1400 Josephine St., 303-695-1426, denver.assistanceleague.org
FARMERS MARKETS
Colorado Fresh Markets
Saturdays: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 31, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard; Sundays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Nov. 1, City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street. 303-442-1837, coloradofreshmarkets.com
The Farmers Market at Highland Square
Sundays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Sept. 27. 32nd Avenue between Lowell and Newton Streets, 303-734-0718,
Frederick Market
Thursdays: 4-8 p.m. through July and 4-7 p.m. August and September. Fifth street from Main to Elm streets, Frederick, 720-382-5512, frederickco.gov
Highland Farmers Market
Saturdays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 10. 16th and Boulder streets, 303-734-0718, denverhighland.org/farmers-market/
Longmont Farmers Market
Wednesdays: 4-8 p.m. through Sept. 30. Fifth Avenue between Main and Kimbark Streets, Longmont, bcfm.org
CLASSES
Almost Vegan Cooking School
June 6: Vegetables, 10 a.m.- noon. $49. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661, e-mail almostvegancookingschool@ gmail.com, almostvegancookingschool.com
Ashley Famous Culinary Arts
Cooking-class parties in your home for indoor and outdoor dining include Summer Salads, Garden Fresh Cold Soups, Grillin’ Fun Meat, Seafood and Pasta, and The Perfect Brunch. Reservations required. 303-690-9434, ashleyfamouscooking.com
Cake Crafts
June 3-24: Wilton Course 4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, $85; June 6: Father’s Day Cookie Blossom, 1-3 p.m. $40; June 8-29: Wilton Course 2, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, $85, includes kit and supplies. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522, cakecrafts.net
City of Aurora
June 9: Wine Class: Summer Whites with Will Schneider, 7-8:30 p.m. $31, $24 residents. Bring an appetizer. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, auroragov.org/recreation
Cook Street School
June 5: Steak and Whiskey, 6-9:30 p.m. $99; June 6: Methods of Cooking: Grilling, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $89; June 8-29: Classic Techniques: Essentials II, 6-9:30 p.m. Mondays, $389; June 10: Knife Skills, 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
June 6: Culinary Arts: Chuck Wagon Cuisine, participants learn to cook over an open fire with tin fry pans and Dutch ovens to make a meal of chili, cornbread, cherry cobbler and chuck wagon coffee, 2-4:30 p.m. $40, $35 members. Reservations requested. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429, hmpm.org
Kitchen Table Cooking School
June 4: Italian Regional Cuisine: Liguria, Portofino Paradise, 6-9 p.m. $95; June 5: Couples Class: Tapas for Two, 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; June 6: Knife Skills, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Couples Class: Lounging on the Amalfi Coast, 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; June 7: Cooking with Your Children: Italian Specialties, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; June 8: Girl’s Night Out: Spring to the Grill, 6-9 p.m. $95. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, #108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
Sur La Table Cherry Creek
June 4: Great Seafood on the Grill, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $79; June 5: A Taste of Morocco, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69; June 6: Croissant Workshop, 10 a.m.-noon, $69; Incredible Indian Flavors, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $69. Reservations required. 121 Clayton Lane, 303-780-7800, surlatable.com
South Denver Heart Center
June 3: Heart-healthy nutrition class series continues with Grilling & Food Safety, 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Free, reservations requested. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-1065, southdenver.com
SAVE THE DATE
BRU Handbuilt Ales & Eats
June 10: “Third Anniversary Celebration: 2 Years of Eats + 3 Years of Ales” includes an Anniversary Beer Dinner, 7 p.m. $50, call for reservations; June 14: Anniversary Party with special pourings and live music throughout the day, doors open at 11:30 a.m. 5290 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 720-638-5193, bruboulder.com
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